United Kingdom: Discrimination, Disability & Sexual Harassment

Welcome to this month's briefing for HR teams and in-house employment counsel – bringing you this month's employment law highlights in an easy-to-read package.

Didlaw can reveal that the Claimant in the above case, heard in Leeds ET for 6 days from 23 March 2026 has been successful in her discrimination claims against NHS England.

Partner Miriam Bruce explores the critical topic of neurodiversity in the workplace, examining how organizations can better support and integrate neurodiverse talent. This op-ed addresses the challenges and opportunities that come with fostering an inclusive work environment for individuals with diverse neurological profiles.

From September 2026, UK financial services firms face a significant regulatory shift as new rules on Non-Financial Misconduct come into force, requiring workplace behaviours like bullying and harassment to be assessed under fitness and propriety standards. With the FCA investigating 76 cases of misconduct and enforcement actions expected, firms must now navigate complex overlaps between regulatory compliance...

Employment Tribunal claims have surged by 54% in Q3 2025 compared to the previous year, driven by increases in whistleblowing and discrimination cases, as well as AI-enabled claim preparation by unrepresented parties. With the Employment Rights Act 2025 provisions yet to take full effect and no significant investment in tribunal resources, the system faces mounting delays and cancellations that threaten workers' ability to enforce their rights.

6 April 2026 saw the most significant wave of reforms to UK employment law since the Employment Rights Act (ERA) 2025 came into force in December...

A busy April is in store, with a wave of changes under the Employment Rights Act 2025 alongside the usual statutory rate increases. Our checklist highlights what employers should be doing now.

The recent Employment Appeal Tribunal decision offers employers further guidance on manifestation of belief cases.

On 3 February 2025, the government published an updated timeline for the implementation of significant reforms under the Employment Rights Act 2025 (the "Act").